# Children! Stop squabbling! The adults are talking. **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [August 17, 2004, 1:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/children-stop-squabbling-the-adults-are-talking/260232 "2004-08-17T13:09:39Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 15\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Meatros](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/b4bc9f/32.png) [@Meatros](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Meatros)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2004, 12:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/children-stop-squabbling-the-adults-are-talking/260232/41 "2004-08-18T12:32:12Z")
> [@Gest](#): > > For a long time now I’ve thought the stalking was kind of creepy and very obvious yet I’ve never noticed anyone but Liberal comment on it. I can’t think of a similar case here either. There are people who constantly zero in on a particular _topic_ but are there any other posters with a notorious obsession regarding a particular _poster_? It happens more often then you might realize. Perhaps not on the straight dope, as most of the people who post here are more mature then on other boards, but it does occur. As a matter of fact, it’s happened to me-granted not for very long. It’s more irritating then anything else. ---
**Author:** ![duffer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/duffer/32/1026_2.png) [@duffer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/duffer)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2004, 12:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/children-stop-squabbling-the-adults-are-talking/260232/42 "2004-08-18T12:34:07Z")
> [@Meatros](#): > > As a matter of fact, it’s happened to me-granted not for very long. It’s more irritating then anything else. Better hope you don’t piss me off, now I know what buttons to push! 😉😃 ---
**Author:** ![Cervaise](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cervaise/32/16693_2.png) [@Cervaise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cervaise)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2004, 4:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/children-stop-squabbling-the-adults-are-talking/260232/43 "2004-08-18T16:55:36Z")
> [@Jackmannii](#): > > It’s not everyone who’ll put down an opponent in the Pit by calling him “a feckless hack”. Yeah, the feud is irritating, but that was funny. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![lissener](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/lissener/32/6139_2.png) [@lissener](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/lissener)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2004, 12:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/children-stop-squabbling-the-adults-are-talking/260232/44 "2004-08-20T00:55:01Z")
It’s my impression that the Poster Whose Name I Will Not Utter is the one who “starts” these things by responding to EVERY topic with some tortuously veiled paraphrase of “government equals coercion.” I admire Demo’s forbearance for being far more patient and polite than the former deserves. ---
**Author:** ![Astroboy14](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/df705f/32.png) [@Astroboy14](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Astroboy14)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2004, 8:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/children-stop-squabbling-the-adults-are-talking/260232/45 "2004-08-20T08:28:46Z")
> [@Jackmannii](#): > > By the way, I give you the slight edge in these venom-fests with **Desmostylus** , if only because of your linguistic sleight-of-hand. It’s not everyone who’ll put down an opponent in the Pit by calling him “a feckless hack”. _slight nitpick_ I believe that it was me he called a feckless hack, not **Desmo** … carry on! 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Early\_Out](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/6f9a4e/32.png) [@Early\_Out](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Early_Out)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2004, 12:09pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/children-stop-squabbling-the-adults-are-talking/260232/46 "2004-08-20T12:09:12Z")
> [@lissener](#): > > It’s my impression that the Poster Whose Name I Will Not Utter is the one who “starts” these things by responding to EVERY topic with some tortuously veiled paraphrase of “government equals coercion.” Why do you hate freedom, liberty, and that fresh-from-the-dryer, “I’m-no-longer-being-coerced” April freshness so much? 😉 Clearly, despite one poster’s best efforts, you haven’t come to appreciate the benefits of a wildly impractical, well-nigh-disastrous-if-actually-implemented philosophy. All he can do is keep trying to get you to come towards the light. Resistance is futile! ---
**Author:** ![Cervaise](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/cervaise/32/16693_2.png) [@Cervaise](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cervaise)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2004, 2:29pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/children-stop-squabbling-the-adults-are-talking/260232/47 "2004-08-20T14:29:08Z")
> [@Early Out](#): > > Resistance is futile! Help! Help! I’m bein’ coerced! ---
**Author:** ![Anaamika](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/5f9b8f/32.png) [@Anaamika](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Anaamika)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2004, 2:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/children-stop-squabbling-the-adults-are-talking/260232/48 "2004-08-20T14:35:04Z")
> [@Cervaise](#): > > Help! Help! I’m bein’ coerced! Shouldn’t this be Help, Help, I’m being oppressed? ---
**Author:** ![duffer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/duffer/32/1026_2.png) [@duffer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/duffer)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2004, 2:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/children-stop-squabbling-the-adults-are-talking/260232/49 "2004-08-20T14:55:26Z")
> [@Elenia28](#): > > Shouldn’t this be Help, Help, I’m being oppressed? \*\*Cervaise \*\* doesn’t follow out silly rules! ---
**Author:** ![duffer](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/duffer/32/1026_2.png) [@duffer](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/duffer)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2004, 2:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/children-stop-squabbling-the-adults-are-talking/260232/50 "2004-08-20T14:56:32Z")
**OUR** silly rules. :smack: ---
**Author:** ![Jenaroph](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/e8c25b/32.png) [@Jenaroph](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Jenaroph)\ **Post date:** [August 20, 2004, 3:31pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/children-stop-squabbling-the-adults-are-talking/260232/51 "2004-08-20T15:31:03Z")
> [@Elenia28](#): > > Shouldn’t this be Help, Help, I’m being oppressed? Close, it’s “Help help, I’m being _repressed_!” I have watched that movie three times over the last week. Don’t ask. ---
**Author:** ![The\_Flying\_Dutchman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/9fc348/32.png) [@The\_Flying\_Dutchman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Flying_Dutchman)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2004, 12:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/children-stop-squabbling-the-adults-are-talking/260232/52 "2004-09-01T00:35:30Z")
**Lib** , I find it hilarious that you actually need to defend yourself. So far in this thread it seems its all about what you can do to ameliorate this ugly situation. You know I’ve commented on his stalking and harrassment before. For the likes of me I can’t understand why everyone doesn’t just focus on him. If I were a mod he’d be the first to go. The guy is a supreme jerk. He’s very clever. He only harrasses specific individuals with a view that is contrary to the majority. You are his number #1 target because you represent your views so impeccably. You need to be commended for your patience my friend. The fact that even now you alone are seeking ways to alleviate the suffering of your fellow posters in the face of his spurious and vicious attacks speaks volumes. ---
**Author:** ![mhendo](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mhendo/32/3159_2.png) [@mhendo](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/mhendo)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2004, 1:11am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/children-stop-squabbling-the-adults-are-talking/260232/53 "2004-09-01T01:11:00Z")
You resurrected this lifeless thread for that? If it becomes necessary, i have the Jaws of Life to help you remove your nose from **Lib** ’s ass. ---
**Author:** ![roger\_thornhill](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/d9b06d/32.png) [@roger\_thornhill](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/roger_thornhill)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2004, 1:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/children-stop-squabbling-the-adults-are-talking/260232/54 "2004-09-01T01:39:06Z")
It’s like watching Popeye and Bluto on speed. ---
**Author:** ![Liberal](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/848f3c/32.png) [@Liberal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Liberal)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2004, 10:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/children-stop-squabbling-the-adults-are-talking/260232/55 "2004-09-01T10:01:14Z")
Thanks for your kindness, Grienspace. 🙂 [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/children-stop-squabbling-the-adults-are-talking/260232.md?page=2)